Some key findings
- Safeguarding workers’ well-being is the top driver to apply occupational health and safety management (82%), with laws and regulations a close second (79%).
- Companies agree that main risks arise from machines and equipment (66%) and the working environment (62%).
- The top two actions to mitigate risks are regular maintenance of premises, equipment and facilities (41%) and emergency measures (40%).
- 55% indicate that benefits are greater than costs. Certified companies see benefits to be greater than costs at a higher rate (65%), while small companies seem to benefit less from their investments (41%).
- There seems to be a clear tendency to continue (55%) and even increase (43%) investments in OH&S management, in total 97%.
- 76% strongly agree or fairly agree that certification by an independent third party adds value to their organization and stakeholders. Among certified companies this number is 93%.